Careers advice

Here are some practical tips for making a success out of working from home.

A solid transferable skills-based CV can make it easier to switch careers.

Never worked as a contractor before? Here’s what you need to know.

Unwilling to give up remote working entirely? Here’s how to sell the idea to your boss

This is no usual onboarding.

Here are the answers to some common questions on redundancy.

Finding it hard to cope with a restructure, even though your job survived? You’re not alone.

How do you leave work at work when home is your office?

There are some crucial things to get right when it comes to video interviews.

Done right, your CV can be a powerful tool for helping you stand out from other candidates. Here, we’ll show you how.

A good cover letter intro is like a good espresso – short, sharp and energising. Here’s how to brew one of your own.

You don’t have to reinvent the wheel to write a good management CV, but there are a few things to get right.

Using the tips and tricks in this article, you’ll be able to craft a CV so impressive you'll want to hire yourself.

Writing a great cover letter for your first job can be tough. But these tips will get you on the right track.

New Zealand’s hospitality sector has a lot to offer, but you’ll need a great CV to crack this competitive job market.

Here are the skills your marketing CV needs to include.

There are heaps of great retail jobs on offer in NZ, you just need a CV that does the business.

These cover letter tips will help you avoid the simple mistakes that so many job applicants make, and get out in front.

Your CV’s education section is important to employers, here's how to nail it.

The best accounting CVs have a few things in common.

Looking to write a CV for IT jobs? You’ve come to the right place.

There’s a knack to writing a great construction and roading CV.

Sending the same cover letter in different applications might seem quick and easy, but is it damaging your chances?

When done well, a video CV can be a great tool for making your job application stand out.

Here’s how to get this right.

Here are some rules your CV needs to play by.

Tech recruitment specialist Richard Lloyd gives his advice for IT job hunters in NZ.

It’s no myth, employers look at candidates’ social media profiles. Here’s how to give yours a professional touch.

Looking for a one-stop shop on how to apply for a job? Here’s an easy checklist to improve your chances of success.

Declining a job offer is nerve-wracking, but if it’s not right, it’s not right.

Waiting to hear back from a job application? Here are some of the time frames you can expect at different stages.

Here’s a quick introduction to income tax in New Zealand.

Summer jobs are a great way to bolster your CV with new skills, while earning some cash on the side.

With the right prep, there’s no need to fear career change interviews.

Here’s what the interviewer is likely to ask.

With job interviews, it's all about preparation. Here's our one stop shop for getting yourself ready.

You need to show the right mix of hard and soft skills.

You should come to your job interview equipped with questions to ask the interviewer. Here are 10 great starters.

Body language is crucial in job interviews. So, it's time to sit up straight, smile and stop fiddling with that pen.

This question can seem scary, but there are some easy tactics you can use to answer it well.

It’s something everyone worries about – what should I wear to a job interview? Here are some answers.

Don't be caught napping if your dream job calls for a phone screen interview. Here's how to get prepped.

'You’re kidding? Another interview?' Don’t worry, we’ll get you set up to enter this second stage with confidence.

Think of this as your personal elevator pitch.

Worried about sending a follow up after a job interview? You shouldn’t be, here’s why.

There’s no need to fear behavioural interview questions.

Worried you’ve left it too late to change careers? You almost certainly haven’t.

Burnout from work shouldn't be ignored. Here are the symptoms, and some strategies for coping.

Remember, they chose you.

It's all about finding that happy middle ground.

Here’s an insight into the world of an IT professional.

O captain my captain!

We talked to a working mum about her experiences of returning to the workforce in NZ after having children.

Here’s an insight into the world of accounting in NZ.

Spoiler alert – it’s not just about handing out business cards.

A successful change in direction comes with careful planning and research - yours can start here!

Want to get ahead in your career, but not sure how? It’s time to set some professional development goals.

Game face on, it's negotiation time.

Changing jobs is a big call. So, before you make the leap, ask yourself these important questions.

Taking holiday in New Zealand is a legal right, but many of us still find asking awkward.

What are employers really looking for?

You can find out a lot about a company’s culture before stepping through the door.

Writing a resignation letter is considered best practice when leaving a job in New Zealand.

Thinking about moving for a job? There’s a lot to consider before you book the removal van.

A mid-career crisis can strike when you least expect. Here’s how to counter it.

How to get ahead.

Where’s the sweet spot?

Everything you do now needs to build towards your next move.

“So, why did you leave your last position?”

Stepping stones to help you get back on your feet.